Prediction:

Vasco da Gama has had a steady league performance this season, with a record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, accumulating 43 points and ranking 10th. Their home form has been relatively stable, with a win rate of 60%, scoring an average of 1.3 goals per game and conceding 1 goal per game, with an overall open style of play. Tactically, Vasco prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on wing play and creating chances through crosses from the flanks. Key players, Rodrigues and Paye, have been in excellent form this season, combining for 14 goals, making them a potent attacking force. However, Vasco da Gama has struggled in home matches against Internacional, having lost their last two home encounters with them. Facing an in-form Internacional this round, Vasco may struggle to defend their home and could suffer another defeat.

Internacional has been consistent this season, with a record of 16 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses, earning 59 points and sitting in 5th place. The team scores an average of 1.3 goals per game and concedes 1 goal per game, with a relatively conservative playing style. In their last 14 league matches, Internacional has been unbeaten, with 10 wins and 4 draws. Their form is excellent, and they are almost guaranteed a spot in next season’s Copa Libertadores, just one step away from securing their place in the group stages. Internacional has been particularly strong away, remaining unbeaten in their last 6 away games, with 3 wins and 3 draws, and averaging 2.67 goals per game, showing their formidable attacking strength.

Despite Vasco da Gama’s solid home record, considering the current form of both teams, Internacional clearly has a higher chance of winning and is favored in this match.

Pick: Internacional -0.25